Elbow Artery Embolization for Lateral Epicondylitis.

Authors :: Padia SA
Okuno Y
Source :: Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology [Tech Vasc Interv Radiol] 2023 Mar; Vol. 26 (1), pp. 100881. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Dec 22.
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow, is characterized by a low-grade inflammatory process in the lateral aspect of the elbow. Symptoms are typically treated conservatively, and most patients show resolution or improvement of symptoms within a few months. For those with refractory symptoms, treatment options are limited with questionable benefit. Embolization of the arteries supplying the elbow decreases the neo-vascularity seen in epicondylitis. The procedure may result in marked improvement in pain and function, which has shown to be durable.<br /> (Copyright © 2022 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)